Our Fragile Planet
Environmental Education
Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and be inspired to take action to protect our planet. Programs cover a wide range of protection, conservation and sustainability topics. You can also check out related books, materials and resources.
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Events
Past Programs
- How to Be Hopeful: Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice with elin kelsey
- Greens, Corn & Migration: Finding food stories on your plate with Chef and Food Activist Joshna Maharaj
- Repurpose Your Clothes to Save the World
- Tagging Trash in Lake Ontario: Meet the U of T Trash Team
- Toronto Ravines: Intersections of Race, Access and Engagement
Birding Kit
Discover the birds of Toronto! No matter your experience, everyone can get into birding, connect with nature, and learn more about our environment.
Provided by Birds Canada, kit includes:
- binoculars
- birding guide
- survey
- backpack.
The birding kits can be borrowed for free with a valid Toronto Public Library card.
The birding kits must be returned to the branch that they were borrowed from. The loan period for the birding kit is 3 weeks.
Discover the Birding Kits at the Runnymede branch.
To learn more about birding in Toronto, visit Toronto Bird Celebration for an interactive map, multilingual identification sheet, and more.
Environmentalist in Residence
The Environmentalist in Residence serves as an industry expert in the area of conservation and sustainability, offering programs, workshops and community consultations as part of the Our Fragile Planet program series. Learn more.
Recommended Reading
Our Fragile Planet
- Our Fragile Planet Reading List - Recommended reading on the environment for adults, teens and children.
- Environmental Must-Reads - A selection of timeless books that acknowledge the importance of the environment from different perspectives.
- Toronto Biodiversity Series - Browse all of the City of Toronto's booklets on local wildlife.